Homilist Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. I. SOMETHING TO LEAN UPON: "Trust in the Lord." 1. He is worthy of trust — kind, good, loving. 2. He is suitable to trust in — powerful, eternal, just. 3. He is able to be trusted in, for He is accessible, He invites all, He saves all who trust in Him. II. SOMETHING TO DISTRUST: "Lean not to thine own heart." 1. Nothing is more fickle. 2. Nothing is more frail. 3. Nothing is more deceptive. 4. Nothing is more wicked. III. SOMETHING TO ESTABLISH: "In all thy ways acknowledge Him." "In all thy ways." There will be ways of sorrow. Acknowledge His hand. There will be ways of disappointment. Thank Him for the discipline. There will be ways of joy. Praise Him for His love. IV. SOMETHING TO CHEER: "He shall direct thy path." He will direct it in perfect wisdom; He will direct it in perfect goodness; He will direct it for our good and His own glory. How peaceful the prospect, and how safe and sure the journey of that man whom the Lord directs! (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.WEB: In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
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